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Is Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB sells for $315 against $13.49 raw: a $302 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.23) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.49
- PSA 10
- $315
- PSA 9
- $61.23
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 2, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $315 | +$277 | +$252 | +$152 |
| PSA 9 | $61.23 | +$22.74 | −$2.26 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$23.49 | −$48.49 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $13.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $125 | +$61.26 |
| 50% | $188 | +$125 |
| 75% | $252 | +$188 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $410 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $315 | −$94.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $189 | −$221 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB — FAQ
Is Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB sells for $315 against $13.49 raw: a $302 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.23) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB (Football Cards 1999 SP Signature) sells for about $315 versus $13.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $410, ahead of PSA 10 at $315. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bill Bergey [Autograph] #BB breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.23).
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